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twenty minutes with…

twenty minutes with…

by Japan Forward

Business Society & Culture

Season 2

Daniel Robson - Journalist【EN】

In this episode of 20 Minutes With…, Daniel Robson of IGN Japan talks games media, Japanese pop culture, criticism, AI, and what it takes to translate Japan's creative world for global audiences. Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Daniel Manning & Kenji Yoshida #2 【EN】

JAPAN Forward reporters Daniel Manning and Kenji Yoshida sit down for a candid conversation about life in Japan — from the lower house election to getting a driver's license, moving house, and cherry blossoms. Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Oshaberi George - YouTuber 【EN】

YouTuber Oshaberi George talks how he built a following, communication, integrating into Japan, and what foreigners misunderstand about the country. What does it take to belong here? Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Claude Leblanc - Journalist 【EN】

Veteran French journalist explores a nation's soul through films, trains, and everyday life. In this interview, he explains how discovering Yoji Yamada and the Tora san film series shaped the way he understands Japan from the ground level of daily life, not just the big headlines. Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

The Reutter Family – YouTubers 【EN】

The Reutter family talks life, faith, and raising children in Japan — an American family of six documenting everyday family life, public schools, and cross-cultural living through their YouTube channel Life in Japan. What does it take to truly make Japan home? Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Season 1

Kanako Date - Public Speaker 【EN】

GEM Talks founder Kanako Date talks heritage, global education, and the arts — from opera stages to traditional Japanese dance, law school to youth empowerment. What does it take to stand between worlds and still sound like yourself? Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

興福寺執事長辻明俊 | Myoshun Tsuji - Buddhist Monk【JP】

Check the link below to stream with English captions. https://youtu.be/5qEjeRgaf4U What does it mean to be a Buddhist monk in modern Japan? Myoshun Tsuji, the executive manager of Nara’s UNESCO-listed Kohfuku-ji Temple shares how ancient faith meets the challenges of contemporary life. Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Nick Niisan - Comedian 【EN】

American-born comedian Nick Niisan talks comedy, language mix-ups, and life in Japan’s entertainment world — from culture shock to cracking jokes across borders. What does it take to turn being "the foreign guy" into a career that connects with Japanese audiences? Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Daniel Manning & Kenji Yoshida - Japan Forward Journalists【EN】

In this episode of 20 Minutes With..., JAPAN Forward reporters Daniel Manning and Kenji Yoshida discuss their journeys in Japan, contrasts between Japanese and South Korean media, and what drew them to JAPAN Forward. Together, they reflect on why the platform matters in bringing Japan’s voice to the world. Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

Lew Seok-choon, Sociologist【EN】

Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normalization between Japan and South Korea, retired Yonsei University professor and South Korean sociologist Dr. Lew Seok-choon shares his insights on the evolving bilateral relationship, the outlook under South Korea's new leadership, and the lingering historical tensions between the two East Asian neighbors. Interview held on June 23, 2025. Twenty Minutes With… is a bilingual podcast by Japan Forward, where professionals including artists, scholars, politicians, and business insiders discuss their lives and work in Japan.

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